The Cat in Grandfather's House

A ten‑year‑old girl named Hortense is sent to her grandparents’ ancient mansion while her parents travel far away. From the moment she steps through the creaking doors, the house seems alive—highboys and lowboys whisper, owl‑shaped clocks tick, and even the fire‑dogs on the mantel stir in the moonlight. The child’s curiosity draws her into a playful battle with a mysterious, mischievous cat and a surprisingly spiteful kitchen grater, turning everyday objects into quirky allies and adversaries.

The story swirls with gentle humor and vivid imagination, inviting listeners of any age to picture furniture that scurries, shadows that speak, and a garden that glows lemon‑gold at dusk. As Hortense learns to tiptoe between wonder and worry, the narrative celebrates the delight of seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, encouraging listeners to let their own inner child explore a world where anything might happen.